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Job Description

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-1011.03

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Solar Energy Installation Managers”.

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Tasks for “Solar Installation Supervisor”

Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.
Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.
Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.
Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
Purchase or rent equipment for solar energy system installation.
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.
Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.

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Forklifts
Digital refractometers
Total stations
Pair of dykes
Volt-ohm meters VOM
Safety glasses
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Hacksaws
Directional compasses
Jig saws
Tin snips
Cordless drills
Reciprocating saws
Large pipe wrenches
Wire cutters
Hole cutters
Solarimeters
Extension ladders
Work vans
Drill bit sets
Socket wrench sets
Medium pipe wrenches
Putty knives
Personal computers
Right-angle drills
Video probe systems
Desktop computers
Protective gloves
Utility work machines
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Filter masks
Tubing cutters
Charging pumps
Trenchers
Inclinometers
Laptop computers
Stud locators
Utility knives
Small pry bars
Needlenose pliers
Vise grip pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers
Impact drills
Crimping lugs
Acetylene torches
Caulking equipment

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